Hope you all enjoy!
Vjorn touched his large snout to Zaixs’s hand. At first, I thought they would bond, but when nothing happened, I remembered what Terrakona had told me. He had wanted to bond outside, where the light could see us.
Sure enough, Vjorn took his nose away and then snorted. ...
2022-01-14 13:01:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Working hard... Also, I need to come up with artwork for the Frith Guild. HMMM.
The massive centipede had yet to spot them. Kellan hesitated, the lower half of his body still in the sewer, his elbows on the street as he stared, breath held.
Name: Quixt...
2022-01-14 12:59:35 +0000 UTC View PostChoose Your Own Adventure – ARC II
[Part 1]
(The complete ARC I can be found here: https://sastovallauthor.com/2021/12/08/frith-chronicles-choose-your-own-adventure-arc-i/)
You stand on the deck of the cruiser ship...
2022-01-12 13:02:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
I'm not as sick anymore. Hurray! Happiness is the absence of pain!
Kellan hit the floor of the tunnel shoulder-first. Something about damage flashed across his vision, but he didn’t care. His shoulder throbbed in agony as he rolled over the thousands of insects swarming in the t...
2022-01-12 13:00:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Sorry for getting super sick. o.o (Hopefully it never happens again, right?)
Kellan withdrew the dreamweaver sheets. He kept the other items in his backpack and returned it to his shoulders. Careful not to hold the sheets too long, he set it down on the ground.
“You c...
2022-01-10 10:43:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Like I said, a few artists reached out to me to do art, and one of them is close to completing a bunch of fun images. She's doing Felicity! Along with Nicholin, Traces (pictured above), Gentel, Akhet, Traces, Titania, and more! <3
The next Choose Your Own Adventure will start Monday. Please look forward to that as well!
2022-01-10 04:07:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
The picture above is for the first omnibus edition of the Frith Chronicles (books 1-3). I'm planning on putting them together to sell as a bundle. They're just going to be another way for people to get into the series. Hopefully everyone will enjoy!
Additionally, I just wanted to touch base and let people know (1) I'm sick, let's hope it's not covid, and (2) I have a rele...
2022-01-07 12:41:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
I've been feeling super sick. The last couple days have just been recovery. Cross your fingers... I'll be tested tomorrow to see if this is covid or not.
Kellan appeared between two oak trees in a vast park.
He stumbled forward, regaining his balance after a few moments...
2022-01-07 12:33:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Here is a drawing of Twain, your spunky eldrin! He's super cute, and the artist is amazing, lol - she does cats so very well!
As I've said before, some of the characters and events here in the CYOA will appear in Academy Arcanist. Hopefully you're prepared for that! (There will even be a minor character named "Yu" in the book - more of a reference for this Patreon).
Hey peeps~!
Here is December's short story. Sorry it's right at the last day! The holidays and all the crazy events (like getting married, derp) seemed to have thrown off a lot of my plans.
But here it is! Still on time, even if right at the last minute! Also, good news, more character art (including Twain!) is in the works. Super excited for that.
Hope you all enjoy! 2021-12-31 23:56:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Short message:
Thank you all for being patient this month! Jaw surgery + Christmas + wedding has definitely eaten into my writing/editing time, but now I'm back home and super excited.
I hope you're all prepared!
Longer message:
John and I met 17 years ago at a Blockbuster. He was the manager, and he interviewed me...
2021-12-30 09:54:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
John and I are in Vegas. I still have more of this story ready, so here it is!
Kellan stepped closer to Xiang.
The red light of the sun through the Net created a burning hue throughout the office building. More shouts and gunshots echoed throughout the city, punctuated by ...
2021-12-28 10:15:28 +0000 UTC View PostHey peeps! This arc is almost over! <3
“His name is Twain,” you say. “He’s a little grumpy, but I already love him.”
Your mimic takes a seat in the middle of the desk. “I’ll give you an autograph. You’re welcome.” His long ears point up, and he smiles a feline smile.
Sorric strokes his chin as...
2021-12-28 10:14:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Shami here. The pictures you see are sketches for the official artwork of the Frith Chronicles. Traces, Ahket, and Forsythe are here! We'll also have Terrakona, Gentel, and a few more surprises~
I'M GETTING MARRIED! Woo! I'm eloping to Vegas, basically. Tomorrow I drive there, John and I will get married, and then we'll drive back. I'll be gone for three days (wee?) but I...
2021-12-27 09:07:31 +0000 UTC View Post
Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas!
Kellan slung his rifle off his shoulder and held it close, the barrel pointed at the ground.
The bizarre city didn’t remind him of Fayetteville. The buildings were closer together, and the street signs, shops, and public notices were all wri...
2021-12-24 11:27:27 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm more excited for the wedding than I am Christmas, lol
Kellan stared at the bodies of the two kids, his mind numb and his body icy. There had been several times in his military career that he had to deal with corpses, but ever since his last mission, he really couldn’t stand the sight...
2021-12-23 12:29:38 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys!
My wedding is the 29th. I'm super excited. Hopefully your holiday season is going well!
While Twain is a salamander, you decide you’re going to try using your magic.
[Academic Knowledge] Evocation is the easiest, and fastest, ability that most arcanists learn. Since Twain has shapeshifted into a salamande...
2021-12-23 12:13:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Merry Christmas! More chapters coming for the holiday season!
- Shami
There were only four of us here.
Illia, Zaxis, Odion, and myself.
“We know other people who can bond with you,” I said. “People worthy of becoming a god-arcanist. I can go get them.”
...
2021-12-22 10:57:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
Hopefully your holidays are going well.
Shami
—Chapter 28—
—The Straggler—
The TV continued to play footage, and Bitso waved his arms around with the energy of three teenagers, but Kellan heard nothing. His thoughts fought with each other to take priority, and his grogginess wasn’t helping anything.
A gam...
2021-12-21 11:01:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
More Star Marque! It's almost time for the release! Woo! <3
Fat-Head stepped forward. “Get on the ground.”
“We’re enforcers,” I growled, holding up my PAD. “Leave us!”
Cai leapt onto the road and dashed after our target. I figured I could cut Horas off if...
2021-12-18 12:58:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Beep boop peeps. (More Star Marque later today... maybe the rest of it.)
“The numbers you see are just a representation of your abilities,” Sen said as he dragged himself to the side of the spa. Strength is obviously raw physical strength. It represents your ability to deal ph...
2021-12-17 13:46:21 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys!
Some more fun!
“Sorric, can we go to the library?” you say. “I have things to tell you.”
The librarian tilts his head, his massive wizard hat almost falling off his head. “Is that right? Well, okay. Let’s go.”
You turned to Twain, and your leviathan eldrin gives you a little wink. “Hop on.” He motion...
2021-12-17 13:44:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
A UK artist is making art for several of the eldrin (including Gentel and Felicity, and even one of the khepera!)
They're very adorable. She has an amazing style. Let me know what you think!
Also, my surgery went well, I'm all good to go! I should be writing like a madman for most of December, until the 29th, which is my wedding day (yay!). I'm really looking forward...
2021-12-15 02:13:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Hope you're still enjoying! Be ready for more updates!
Although General Lone had mentioned food as a passing comment, he hadn’t meant we’d eat together. No, that was far too beneath him, apparently. Instead, Cai and I got to remain in his plush theater room. We had food br...
2021-12-14 13:32:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps! Please enjoy!
—Chapter 26—
—Team 101—
Kellan followed behind Xiang and her brother as they headed for an elegant staircase made of polished wood and marble. The twenty steps to the second floor were a breeze for Kellan, but each one was its own adventure for Sen’s short kid-legs.
When they reached the seco...
2021-12-14 13:30:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
This is the last day I'm taking meds, so I should be all good for normal writing starting tomorrow! Woo!
Please enjoy more of Star Marque~
I never grew tired of using a space elevator.
The donut-ring lift would travel at 3,700 kilometers an hour, straight t...
2021-12-12 11:12:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Another chapter.
Also, this is the last day of medications! Woo!
Kellan stared at Brenner’s hand, caught in a loop of thoughts that yanked him back and forth.
On the one hand, Brenner was right. Kellan preferred to work as a soldier in a hierarchy that was straight forward with ...
2021-12-12 11:09:22 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys!
More Master Arcanist this Monday! Hopefully you're prepared for the conclusion!
And also, uh no!
You decide to search the Arcanist Festival to find the librarian first.
Fortunately, it doesn’t take you long to spot him. He’s a rather eccentric man—he loves his hats more than the fishermen love their...
2021-12-10 10:48:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey peeps!
More stories~!
The first screen played a recording of Kellan…
Inside of a limo. The same rusty, neon-lit ride that Sen had tried to summon for them to ride around in. The camera filming was mounted to the roof, and pointed straight at Kellan’s bemused face.
Th...
2021-12-10 10:46:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys!
Here are more chapters! Book is due out soon! Be prepared for THAT!
Ten hours until we reached Vectin-10.
I walked the corridor of Deck Three. I should’ve been resting, but the excitement of the starfighter battle raged through my system. Waiting forever wasn’t my style. I hated th...
2021-12-10 10:44:18 +0000 UTC View Post